About the Coalition

The Coalition’s purpse is to bring together many partners to advance our shared mission. Membership is open to any person, organization, nonprofit, or institution interested in work surrounding HPV.

Our goal is to reduce the incidence of HPV and HPV-related cancer by increasing understanding of the connection between HPV and cancer, and by increasing statewide HPV vaccination rates.

Objectives:

Engage additional people and groups in HPV related cancer prevention work

Coordinate efforts among those working in HPV related cancer prevention to amplify the impact of our work

Educate medical providers about the HPV burden and connection to cancer, increase their skill in using evidence based strategies for talking to parents/patients about HPV; improve practice procedures to increase vaccination rates.

Education dental providers about their role in HPV prevention; increase knowledge of HPV disease burden; increase skill and comfort in discussing HPV with patients.

Educate the public (parents, families, students, others) about the HPV disease burden to decrease stigma and effect change in HPV vaccination rates.

Advocate and fundraise for HPV related Cancer prevention work

Support people and organization doing HPV related cancer prevention work across MA

Be a resource and model for collaboration across specialties to effect change.

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The Coalition has partnered with Cervical Cancer-Free America to act as the Massachusetts chapter! By joining the Coalition, you are also becoming part of a nationwide effort to create a Cervical Cancer-Free America!

Why Join?

There is no cost or specified time obligations for members--our goal is to create a forum and collaborative in which our voices are all heard.

Free promotion for your organization/institution/initiative--the Coalition website has been created as the first step in creating a single, centralized platform accessible to those most passionate about collaborating to achieve common goals, not just those with the most resources.

By joining a network of like-minded organizations/institutions/advocates with the same goals, you will inevitably be exposed to new initiatives, research developments, public information campaigns, and events that resonate most with your priorities.

Whereas a single entity may struggle in some aspects of their work--such as gaining the attention of policy makers and the public--a coalition of many members strengthens the collective voice speaking up about HPV/Cervical Cancer.

We've seen this approach work on similar issues. While this is a new undertaking for HPV/Cervical Cancer Awareness, building a coalition is a proven method for increasing awareness and generating results.

The Coalition is an independent professional association, whose founding members are comprised of: Team Maureen, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Cancer Society-New England Division, and the Yellow Umbrella Organization. The hosting of the Coalition website has been donated by Team Maureen.

Coalition members also include:

MA League of Community Health Centers

Salem State University

Cape Cod Healthcare

15-40 Connection

Oral Cancer Foundation

Boston Public Health Commission

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Pediatrics West

Boston Children's Hospital

Codman Square Health Center

UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

Sociedad Latina

Blue Cross Blue Shield MA

Barnstable County Health Dept

Smiles By Rosie

Bershire AHEC

Pioneer Valley Urology

VNA Care Network & Hospice

Crown Obstentrics and Gynocology

Falmouth Pediatrics

MA Commission on the Status of Women

MA Caucus of Women Legislators

Boston Medical Center

updated: 1 year ago

Coalition Activities

Save the Date!!

Friday, December 1st

A meeting of The Massachusetts Coalition for HPV/and HPV-Related Cancers Awareness will be held on Friday, December 1st following the HPV and Cervical Cancer Summit at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Mark your calendar!

Check back for a meeting agenda.

updated: 1 year ago

Did you know?

Cervical cancer is the 2nd most frequent cancer in women in the world.

In the US, 10,700 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually and almost 30% of those diagnosed will die from it.

Almost all cervical and anal cancer are caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Volunteer

Are you a medical professional or educator (current or retired) interested in outreach? Or a fundraiser, event planner, or web/social media guru looking for a way to make a difference? Email or call us! We also gladly accept students interested in community service hours for graduation or other requirements as volunteers at our events.

updated: 4 years ago

Bring Us to You

Invite us to your school, event, or organization to talk about cancer prevention. We are happy to offer our expertise at no cost for anywhere from a 30 minute talk to an 6 week program on sexual health and cancer prevention.

updated: 4 years ago

Be a Donor

Help support our progress with an in-kind or financial contribution. All donations are 100% tax deductible. Our federal tax identification number is 45-2473500.

This website was made possible through the generosity of The Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Trust

The information, links, and services contained in this site are intended as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the knowledge and expertise of physicians, pharmacists, or other healthcare professionals. Team Maureen does not assume any liability or responsibility for financial losses/expenses, damages, injury (including death) to you or others, or to property arising from any use of any instructions, information, ideas or services contained on the Team Maureen site or linked sites. For medical treatment, answers to personal questions, or advice about your own care, we strongly encourage you to consult with a qualified health care provider. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem or condition, please contact a qualified healthcare provider immediately.